Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What really happened to hair metal in the ‘90s?
Between 1993 and 1998, the genre that once dominated MTV, arenas, and rock radio suddenly found itself fighting to survive. In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Patrick, Jones, Jeremy, Matt and I dive headfirst into the dark years of hair metal—and break it all down by tackling 15 key questions that every fan has wondered about.
Was it grunge that killed it?
Did bands fail to evolve?
What bands adapted to the '90s the best?
What albums stand the test of time... and what ones don't?
Using real examples, personal insight, and a deep love for the genre, we explore what went wrong—and what still holds up today.
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#HairMetal #90sRock #GlamMetal #RockHistory #musicdebate
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What really happened to hair metal in the ‘90s?
Between 1993 and 1998, the genre that once dominated MTV, arenas, and rock radio suddenly found itself fighting to survive. In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Patrick, Jones, Jeremy, Matt and I dive headfirst into the dark years of hair metal—and break it all down by tackling 15 key questions that every fan has wondered about.
Was it grunge that killed it?
Did bands fail to evolve?
What bands adapted to the '90s the best?
What albums stand the test of time... and what ones don't?
Using real examples, personal insight, and a deep love for the genre, we explore what went wrong—and what still holds up today.
👍 If you love hair metal, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more deep dives, interviews, and debates.
#HairMetal #90sRock #GlamMetal #RockHistory #musicdebate
Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!
Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: anthony.a.bryant@hotmail.com
Follow me on X!
https://x.com/HairMetalGuru
The Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:
instagram.com/thehairmetalguru
Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!
fnarecords.net
Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:
metalsludge.tv
I host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!
getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751
